Turn a Goblet #1 - Wood Selection & Hollowing

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[@RonEstrada]

Well done Mike. My biggest frustration with KZbin turnes is the details they leave out. For a new turner, it's very frustrating. I love all your videos. You are a natural teacher. My one suggestion is that you let us know your lathe speed. For the newbie, this is always a mystery, though we know that it becomes somewhat instinctive. And maybe show the sharpening. It seems trivial to an experience turner, but a new turner with no one to show him or her the steps, it's just another question (I'm always concerned that I'm wasting three or four months of steel). I look forward to a long winter of absorbing your videos. Cheers!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ron ... I actually state the lathe speed on several occasions 🙂. Also I have several in depth sharpening videos on my channel. Thanks as always for watching.

[@RonEstrada]

Hmm. Maybe I should pay closer attention next time.@@MikeWaldt

[@glencrandall7051]

I have a question for everyone. Mike has 95K+ subscribers, then why so few viewers and even fewer comments? I notice this is the pattern with most of the You Tuber's videos. For myself, if I don't watch I unsubscribe.

[@robohippy]

I keep telling myself that I will learn that Richard Raffen upside down/backwards hollowing cut he does.... Some day. As for NRSs (negative rake scrapers), I have a whole bunch of them. With green wood, I can get a finish cut that 400 grit abrasives seem to rough up rather than smooth out.

[@MikeWaldt]

I've tried that method Reed, with some success ... but a lot more practice needed to be able to use it on film. I must say I really do like negative rake scrapers a lot. No news on the sharpening platform I suppose 😔

[@robohippy]

No news on the platform. Unfortunately. I have been practicing that Raffen cut, and keep the tool by the down side, so more normal position. I did find out that I need to use a bigger gouge for it, and a recent hint from Richard was to make sure the nose comes out of the wood before you start that peeling cut. I did get a bunch of blanks from D Way, which are M42. I finally settled on a 60/30 grind. Some one else commented that they need a certain amount of bevel under the burr for it to cut longer. I settled on that one a long time ago.

[@tick_magnetedschaper5611]

Hi Mike. On a recent trip to Southwest Oregon I picked up a nice little pice of myrtle wood. I just turned it round. Hoping it becomes a Giblet. It will be a little short but I have to work with what I have. Your video is perfect timing for me. THANKS!

[@MikeWaldt]

Good luck with your goblet and thanks for watching.

[@Mckmake]

Brilliant video Mike thank you

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

[@busterwest1644]

superb sensai,,,, been a while since I turned a goblet so will add that to the list. Enjoyed the demo as always Mike, catch up with you soon next week for part 2

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Buster much appreciated.

[@fallentreewoodcrafts]

I'm watching these videos carefully with a specific piece of wood in mind that begs to be a goblet. This video is going to help me a lot. Thanks so much.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you find the video helpful and thanks for watching.

[@ronkiskowoodart9680]

Nice demo so far Mike, easy to follow and just the right length., Thanks!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ron much appreciated.

[@davidmorgan7522]

Very good Mike! This format is good for the new turner as well as a good refresher for more experienced turners. Not too much to try and digest at one time. Great idea you had! Take care, Dave

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you David I appreciate you saying that.

[@pjenslin1]

Nice video! Thanks. And I liked the "don't do what I do... while you very well know, we all do! Hehehe!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you ... don't know what you mean!! 😉🤣

[@MarklTucson]

Good idea for a video series. Came over to this one before watching #2. Timely as well, have been turning a 3 piece goblet, will be interesting to get some ideas for the next one.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Mark glad you find the video of use.

[@cobberpete1]

Nice to see you updating your tuition videos. Love the format. I have sent a note to the club members to tune in.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Pete very much appreciated.

[@rusty633]

I am thinking of starting woodturning at 69 and find these videos very informative

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you find them yaesful Rusty and enjoy your turning journey.

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI mike ur an expert at making goblets. weldone.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you for your kind words Manjit.

[@luvwud]

Good start mike, looking forward to the part 2. Geoff

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Geoff much appreciated.

[@alanmullock381]

Good explanation and demonstration Mike,never too old to learn🤣👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Alan much appreciated mate.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Alan much appreciated my friend.

[@Bramsshed1913]

Great start Mike , see you on Pt two .Take care mate Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Bram, always great to have you stop by mate. Take care. Mike

[@GavSedae]

I like this new format Mike, great start on the goblet

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Gav glad you liked it.

[@glencrandall7051]

Mike, I like this format. As I get older I find my attention span becomes shorter. This video was just about right. I love the commentary. Your voice is very pleasing and your descriptions are very good. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing. Remember, when the wood goes around, the face shield comes down.🙂🙂

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Glen glad you like the format and thanks for watching.

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great job Mike. Very well demonstrated with superb explanations. This is a great series already.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Doug very much appreciated.

[@angelramos-2005]

Good to see you turning again,Mike.I wish you good luck with this project and I hope that will be enough interest for people to understand the many values of involving thereself in practicing wood turning or anyother craft for that matter.It pays to stay.Thank you.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Angel much appreciated.

[@darrentimlin9155]

Was that branch drying long ?

[@MikeWaldt]

It is around 8% moisture after about two years Darren.

[@gomezkillerbee]

What kind of spur drive is that?

[@MikeWaldt]

It's the Hopewoodturng spring drive set.

[@joncorbett4021]

Lessons from the goblet master himself! I’ve never turned a goblet but I’ll definitely give it a go after watching this series. Thank you Mike. I see you’ve added an ultimate edge to your setup, I hope it’ll get the limelight in any future livestreams like the pro edge did😂

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol ... thanks for watching Jon.

[@adrianolsen-woodhamwoodtur4980]

Great video Mike….very informative….great to have you back at the lathe…all the best with this series

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Adrian much appreciated.